This credit is weighted more heavily for institutions located in areas of water stress and scarcity and less heavily for institutions in areas with relative water abundance. The points available for this credit are determined by the level of ”Physical Risk QUANTITY” for the institution’s main campus,, as indicated by the World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlasand detailed in the following table:

A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:

Non-potable storm water is used by the USF main campus and Golf Course for irrigation.

Rainwater harvesting, along with condensate is captured, treated and used at The Dr. Kiran C. Patel center for Global Solutions for the flushing of toilets.

HVAC mechanical condensate supply the water for two iconic USF fountains: the ""Bull Fountain"" at the Marshall Student Center and the Leroy Collins Boulevard Fountain at the main entrance to the university.

HVAC mechanical condensate also supply irrigation water for Collins Park, located to the south of the USF Main Library.

A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives (e.g. building retrofits):

The Green Living community student housing was retrofitted with water saving shower heads.

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:

The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution and complete the Data Inquiry Form.

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